Racine – Cheryl Lynn Putzer, 46, passed away on February 4, 2014 following a valiant to the last breath battle with cancer. She was born on September 7, 1967, and was a lifetime resident of Racine. On November 11, 1983 she was married to Donald E. Putzer. Cheryl was proud of her life’s work of doing whatever was necessary to take care of her family. In addition to caring for the home, Cheryl worked at Hi-O Headquarters for many years. She enjoyed playing in several pool, dart, and softball leagues, and was known to be an excellent 1st baseman. Cheryl would want all of her friends to know that she fought very hard to beat her cancer and never gave up.
Cheryl is survived by her husband, Donald Putzer; her children: Amanda (Jose) Gonzales and Joe Long; grandchildren: Alaina and Braiden Kruchten; Step grandchildren: Jose Jr, Angel, Saryna, Stevie; mother: Lynn (Bob) Leisner; brother and sister: Kenny (Lynn Tyson) Vorlob and Kim Vorlob also step brothers: Elliot, Allan, Robbie Leisner; As well as many other relatives and friends, including her special aunts, Gladys Sems and Mary Vorlob. She was preceded in death by her father: Kenneth Vorlob Sr.; grandparents Carl and Mary Whiting and Norma and Delbert Vorlob; brothers-in-law: Michael Putzer and Jon Putzer; niece and nephew: Kailyn and Joshua Putzer.
Complete services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, February 8, 2014. Visitation will begin at 1pm and be followed by her funeral service at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be directed to Educators Credit Union.
Susan Vorlob says
i miss you so much. you were my cousin, my best friend and my sister. you were so strong and courageous, i always wanted to be just like you when i grew up. i will always LOVE YOU CHERYL.
Tracy (Tree) Olle (Bose) says
Donny, I would like to express how very sorry I am to hear about Cheryl. She was one of a kind and truly an amazing woman. She was my Jack Daniels girl. 🙂 She taught me well. She will definitely be missed. Keep smiling, she wouldn’t want it any other way. Love you, Tree. XOXO
Steve and Wanda Kruchten says
Our most sincere condolences to all the family. Cheryl was a fantastic example of love and kindness. She will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. Walk with the Angels, Cheryl.
Perry & Judy Muhlenbeck says
Kenny and Family.
I hate a friend going through the pain of loss of a close loved one and not being able to do anything about it.
Lots of Hugs!!
Scott Limbach says
Will always remember you. Deepest sympathies to Don and the rest of your family.
Sarah Randles says
Cheryl was a Awesome woman. She has been taken to soon many hearts are broken including mine. Cheryl always treated me like “one of the family”. I admired her strength and beauty in every thing she did. Raised a beautiful family,hosted many great parties, was there for everyone who needed her. She has taught us how to be the best that we can be.
She has beautiful children and grandchildren.A loving supportive husband that cherished her for many years through thick and thin. She has been blessed to sit with the Lord and do a shot.
Cheryl you will be missed greatly.
Tammie Price says
My thoughts an prayers for all family an friends. Cheryl was an incredible loving strong person she will be missed .. im trying to make it Saturday. If I dont make it im there I will be there in my heart.
Vanessa & Marv says
C.O.B. We have awesome memories that we will always cherish. You were the best! Love you and miss you! R.I.P.
Frank & Deb Barnes says
Many blessings to Cheryl’s family and friends on her passing,. Many prayers for you all as you cherish the wonderful memories of her life. Cheryl lived her life with great conviction and fought an amazing fight to over come the cancer that finally took her from us.
ROGER BARNES says